US Bridges

Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI S of Mansfield Neb · Structure no. 022200C00314001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,671
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,671 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBallweg RD
CrossesBowman Branch
Location.1 MI S of Mansfield Neb
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61681, -97.09827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,671 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch carry?

About 3,671 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ballweg RD over Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.